Five Star Center License
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Hill Top Head Start
Andrews, NC
· Cherokee County
63 CLAY ST,
Andrews, NC 28901
Quick Facts
Capacity
68 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
20000044
License Holder
FOUR SQUARE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
License Issued
Apr 9, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
HILL TOP HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in ANDREWS NC, with a maximum capacity of 68 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed more than 12 months from the previous fire inspection. Fire inspection was completed on 4/2/24 and then completed on 9/2/25. The 9/2/25 fire inspection was received during today's visit and was not submitted with one (1) week of the inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two (2) children's arrival times for today were not documented as required. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The administrator stated food is catered in and does not know what is being served until the food arrives. Food is recorded at the time of receipt daily. Meals are not planned one week ahead. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menu for lunch was not posted to be easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. At the base of the slides and exit/entry points, the resilient surfacing depth measured 3 to 4 inches. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a bolt protruding up from the ramp on the playground adjacent to the classroom used as the cafeteria. There are bolts protruding up around the stage and a bush with branches/limbs laying on the ground located on the large playground. There are screws protruding from the base of the toilets located in the space used as the cafeteria. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1111 | .1002(c) |
| All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law. The liability documentation on site indicated the liability effective date valid 10-01-2023 through 10-01-2024. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two (2) children transported by the facility did not have a photograph and emergency medical information. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff member hired on 11/18/24 did not have a staff development plan. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. The substitute did not have a signed and dated statement indicating receipt of operational policies. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A copy of one (1) staff member's qualification was not on-site. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place was completed on 5/29/25 and not completed again until 11/21/25. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A staff member hired on 11/18/24 did not have a signed statement of acknowledgement prior to caring for children. The acknowledgement was dated 8/4/25. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff's medical confidential information was not stored separately. | |||
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) substitute staff that was hired on 4/2/25 did not complete the training until 11/18/25. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two (2) staff did not have updated Emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no Playground inspections for September 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One (1) outlet cover was missing in space one(1). This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child did not date receipt of the NC Child Care Summary law. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were several areas on the playground structure that were sharp too the touch and multiple areas that are rusted. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The Upper playground had a broken plastic border around the stationary equipment, and the lower playground was covered in branches and limbs. The lower playground also had a bridge with deep holes at the entrance that is a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. There was no signed receipt of a parent participation plan in two (2) children's files. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete three (3) health/safety trainings within five (5) years as required. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child did not have a date listed as required of receipt of the shaken baby syndrome policy. | |||
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